Shigeki Tanaka Ginsan (Silver #3) 240mm Gyuto with Teak Buffalo Horn Handle

The Gyuto is forged with Ginsan (Silver #3) and stainless steel cladding that is corrosion to resistant. No fancy finishing but only a signature from the craftsman. A versatile, reliable companion in the kitchen as well as a good option to begin your journey in Japanese knife.

Spec:

• Origin (Made in): Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
• Brand: Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono
• Craftsmen: Shigeki Tanaka
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Blade
  • Construction: San Mai
  • Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
  • Hagane (Core Steel): Ginsan (Silver #3)
  • Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
  • Hardness: 60-61 HRC
  • Hand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened
• Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
• Blade Height (at heel): 55mm
• Spine Thickness
  • Above heel: 2.3mm
  • Middle: 1.8mm
• Handle
  
  • Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
  • Material: Teak
  • Kuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn
    
  • Length: 138mm
• Overall Length: 396mm
• Weight: 176g (6.21oz)
• Hand chiselled mark: In Japanese Kanji "Craftsman Hideyuki's Work" (名工 秀之作)

About Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono 田中一之刃物

Tanaka's blade making started in the late Meiji era in 1904, by making sickles during the Russo-Japanese War. In 1946, Tanaka workshop started focusing more on kitchen knives, and in year 2000 with the 3rd generation Kazuyuki Takana (田中 一之) on the throne, the family business changed its name to "Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono" and has been using this name since. Kazuyuki's son - 4th generation blacksmith Shigeki Tanaka (田中 誠貴) - started making blades with his father in 1994. The father and son team, having learnt traditional blade making in Fukui, started making knives with "Shigeki saku" and “Hideyuki saku” mark.

Care:

Ginsan (Gin3 or Silver #3) is a stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. It's edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain.

Cutting Surface:

Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.

Sharpening:

We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.